Teaching Assistant

Halton Schools; Widnes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Farnworth CE Primary School in Farnworth is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support children's emotional wellbeing across the school. You will build warm relationships and provide targeted pastoral and curriculum support, helping children access learning aligned with our Christian values.

The role requires experience in supporting emotional needs, good collaboration with families, and willingness to undertake safeguarding training.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children's emotional needs and well-being.
• Ability to build warm, trusting relationships with children and families.
• Capable of delivering targeted pastoral and classroom support.

Responsibilities

• Support children's social, emotional and mental health to prepare them to learn.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group pastoral support and help access classroom learning.
• Plan and deliver engaging pastoral activities reflecting Christian values.
• Plan and deliver curriculum activities reflecting Christian values.
• Record progress and communicate with teachers and pastoral lead.
• Support positive behaviour and inclusion in line with policies.
• Collaborate with staff and participate in meetings and whole-school initiatives.

Skills

Pastoral support

1:1 support

Group support

Curriculum support

Child-centered approach

Communication with families

Safeguarding training

Job description

At Farnworth, we all grow together and we all have a voice. We are a caring Church of England primary where every child is valued and nurtured. Our Christian vision and values - Hope, Peace, Courage, Friendship, Perseverance and Respect - shape everything we do. We are looking for a creative, motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team and support children's emotional wellbeing across the school.

The role

You will:

• Work across the school to support children's social, emotional and mental health so they are ready to learn.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families, using a child-centred approach that places children's needs at the heart of everything.
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group pastoral support (eg. emotional regulation, bereavement support, confidence building) and help children access classroom learning.
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and group curriculum support
• Plan and deliver engaging pastoral activities and resources that reflect our Christian values.
• Plan and deliver engaging curriculum activities that reflect our Christian values
• Help identify emerging needs, record progress and communicate sensitively with class teachers and the pastoral lead.
• Support positive behaviour, dignity and inclusion in line with school policies.
• Work as a collaborative member of staff, contributing ideas, attending staff meetings and supporting whole-school initiatives.

You will be valued because you:

• Are proactive, patient and calm with a natural ability to build rapport with children.
• Use a child-centred approach and show empathy, respect and confidentiality.
• Have experience (paid or voluntary) of supporting children's emotional needs, and knowledge of strategies to support regulation and resilience.
• Can plan purposeful small-group or 1:1 activities and keep clear written records.
• Communicate well with colleagues and families and work flexibly as part of a team.
• Hold or be willing to undertake relevant training (eg. safeguarding, first aid, restorative approaches).
• Support and model our Christian vision and values in everyday practice.

We offer

• A welcoming, supportive staff team committed to staff wellbeing.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A school community shaped by Christian values where children and staff flourish.

Safer recruitment

Farnworth CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide suitable references.

Further information on this vacancy

• Farnworth Primary School Vision Statement
• JDPS